What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $80 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 13m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Columbia?

The distance between Lafayette and Columbia is 702 miles. The road distance is 788.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Columbia without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 19h 8m and costs $170 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Columbia?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Lafayette to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Columbia bus from?

Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Lafayette station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Columbia train from?

Lafayette to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lafayette to Columbia?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 19h 8m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 34h 13m.

Where does the Lafayette to Columbia bus arrive?

Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Lafayette. It is currently 3:44 AM in Lafayette and 4:44 AM in Columbia.

Where does the Lafayette to Columbia train arrive?

Lafayette to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Columbia is 789 miles. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Lafayette to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Lafayette to Columbia?

Book your Lafayette to Columbia train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.

Lafayette to Columbia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Columbia
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1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Columbia (CAE)plane LFT - CAE
5h 31m
$83–405
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
19h 8m
$177–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
29h 26m
$327–673
Drive 784.2 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Columbiacar 784.2 mi
12h 52m
$144–207
Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane LFT - AGS
2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
7h 29m
$142–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
20h 41m
$157–291
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
34h 13m
$387–874

Lafayette to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

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34h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 697.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 19h 8m.

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